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Grinch Fudge in a Jar is a rich and creamy, spoonable fudge recipe that is easy to make and crazy delicious! It is the perfect single-serving dessert, and makes an adorable holiday gift.
I made this batch "Grinch green" for the holidays, but you can make your spoon fudge any color that you like.
What is Spoon Fudge in a Jar?
It is a very soft version of white chocolate fudge that is poured into jars and served with a spoon for instant fudge gratification!
This Grinch version is served in 1.5 ounce mini glass jars, but you can choose any size that you like to fit your theme or occasion.
I also have a Chocolate Spoon Fudge in a Jar recipe for a more traditional fudge recipe if you prefer.
What you will need:
- Evaporated Milk is our creamy base. It is not the same as sweetened condensed milk, it must be evaporated milk.
- Granulated Sugar to sweeten the fudge.
- White Chocolate* - you can use white chocolate from the baking isle or colored candy melts. I used light green because I had some on hand.
- Corn Syrup is used to add a nice sheen to the fudge. You can substitute clear agave nectar if you prefer.
- Sea Salt is added to balance the sweetness, and clear vanilla is added to to create a base flavor. You can substitute peppermint or any other flavor that you prefer.
- I used Electric Green gel coloring for my Christmas theme, but any color will work.
- You can't have a Grinch themed dessert without red hearts!!
How to make spoon fudge:
Place the sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup, chocolate, butter, and salt in a 2.5 quart sauce pan.
Stir mixture over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the chocolate is melted.
Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until mixture reaches 236 degrees, soft ball stage, and remove from heat.
Let mixture sit WITHOUT stirring until it cools to lukewarm temperature.
Beat fudge with a hand mixer or wooden spoon until it loses its gloss.
Add food coloring and mix to thoroughly combine.
Stir in the vanilla and carefully pour into jars.
Gently tap jars on work surface to remove air bubbles.
Wrap each jar with a bow and small spoon, then watch your friends faces light up when you tell them what it is!
Recipe Notes & Tips:
- Do not let your fudge sit for too long in the pan before pouring it into the jars, otherwise it will be too thick to pour. Carefully reheat over low heat to get it back to pourable if needed.
- If you go past soft ball stage do not panic! Your fudge may end up a bit grainier and thicker, but it will still be delicious. Keep an eye on the temperature, and keep stirring to avoid any hot spots.
- If the temperature does not increase steadily, check the temperature with an instant read thermometer.
- Store fudge in a jar at room temperature for up to 4 weeks.
Tools used to create this recipe:
- 2.5 Quart Saucepan
- Candy Thermometer
- Instant Read Thermometer
- Silicone Spatula
- Food Scale to measure the chocolate
- Hand Mixer
- Mini Jars
- Electric Green Gel Coloring
- Red Candy Hearts
- Red Twine
- Small Tasting Spoons
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More delicious Grinch Recipes:
- Grinch Popcorn
- Grinch Puppychow
- Grinch Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
- Grinch Snowball Cookies
- Grinch Sugar Cookies
- Grinch Fudge Topped Brownies
- Hot Chocolate Bombs
- Naughty or Nice Grinch Hot Chocolate
- Grinch Punch with Alcohol or not
- Grinch Martini aka Grinch-tini
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Enjoy!!
Grinch Fudge in a Jar Recipe
Equipment
- 2.5 quart saucepan
Ingredients
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- .75 cup evaporated milk not sweetened condensed
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup or agave nectar
- 2 ounces light green candy melts or white chocolate
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- .25 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 drops green gel coloring or more to reach desired color
- 1 teaspoon clear vanilla extract or flavoring of your choice
Instructions
- Place the sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup, chocolate, butter, and salt in a 2.5 quart sauce pan.
- Stir mixture over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved and the chocolate is melted.
- Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally until mixture reaches 236 degrees, soft ball stage, and remove from heat. Let mixture sit WITHOUT stirring until it cools to lukewarm temperature.
- Beat fudge with a hand mixer or wooden spoon until it loses its gloss. Add food coloring and mix to thoroughly combine.
- Stir in the vanilla and carefully pour into jars. Gently tap jars on work surface to remove air bubbles.
Notes
- Do not let your fudge sit for too long in the pan before pouring it into the jars, otherwise it will be too thick to pour. Carefully reheat over low heat to get it back to pourable if needed.
- If you go past soft ball stage do not panic! Your fudge may end up a bit grainier and thicker, but it will still be delicious. Keep an eye on the temperature, and keep stirring to avoid any hot spots.
- If the temperature does not increase steadily, check the temperature with an instant read thermometer.
- Store fudge in a jar at room temperature for up to 4 weeks.
- Wrap each jar with a bow and small spoon, then watch your friends faces light up when you tell them what it is!
- If you do not have jars, pour fudge into a buttered, 8-inch pan. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
Debbie says
What size has do you use?
Lisa Johnson says
This Grinch version is served in 1.5 ounce mini glass jars, but you can choose any size that you like to fit your theme or occasion."